Sidda state is possible to reach in this timeline
Answer
Yes, in Jain Dharma, the Siddha state is possible to attain — but it is attained only after achieving keval-jñān and then leaving the body at the end of that final life.
However, whether it is possible in the present time cycle depends on the traditional Jain view being followed.
Explanation
A Siddha is a liberated soul that has completely destroyed all karmas and has gone to Siddhaśilā, the abode of liberated souls.
To become Siddha, the soul must:
- Destroy all ghāti karmas and attain keval-jñān
- Destroy the remaining aghāti karmas at death
- Become free from birth, death, body, pain, and worldly existence forever
In Jain cosmology, time moves in cycles. During certain periods, moksha is possible from Bharata Kshetra, and during certain periods it is not.
According to the common Jain understanding, we are currently in the 5th ara of the descending time cycle in Bharata Kshetra. In this period, direct attainment of moksha from Bharata Kshetra is generally not considered possible.
Spiritual Understanding
Even if final liberation is not considered possible in the present era from our region, Jain Dharma teaches that spiritual progress is still very meaningful.
A soul can still:
- Develop right faith, right knowledge, and right conduct
- Reduce karmic bondage
- Practice ahimsa, self-control, tapasya, and detachment
- Prepare for future births where moksha becomes possible
So the goal remains the same: purification of the soul.
Takeaway
The Siddha state is the final liberated state in Jain Dharma. In the current era, moksha is generally not considered attainable from Bharata Kshetra, but sincere practice today can strongly move the soul toward that ultimate liberation.